Some attacks like lasers or large enemies throwing themselves about can require split-second reactions and if your dash was free to move you where you desired then you could leap out of the way, but instead it’s more likely you’ll dash right into the enemy while trying to escape them to make yourself an easy target. The first is that your incredibly vital dash maneuver is prioritized as an attack and you do not really have any other means of moving out of the way in a hurry. There are definitely many moments of fluid combat where you can burst around the battlefield and make interesting attack decisions to hold your own against the tough opposition, but there are two little areas where the speedy fighting hits a minor snag. One of your attack options is a slower slam with your blade that perhaps benefits more than other maneuvers from your gradual permanent skill increases, its ability to deflect bullets already useful but this stronger swing able to evolve into something that lets you smash enemies into each other or even plummet down towards the ground in a hurry. Mastering this mobility is key to handling the plentiful foes found in ScourgeBringer, even the earliest enemies aggressive and often packing some trick like moving in quickly or firing energy bullets. While Kyhra’s in-game appearance is of an incredibly small figure whose appearance is dominated by her huge flowing white hair, there is still some exquisite aerial ballet to be performed as you dash from foe to foe to keep up your attacks and prevent them from retaliating. Kyhra’s slashes will let her hang in the air as she unloads them into the many flying foes she’ll face, and while she does have a double jump and wall climb, the aerial dash is not only the best means of closing the distance to a foe, it is a satisfyingly snappy way of zipping around the battlefield. In this side-scrolling action platformer there is a heavy focus on aerial combat, the game’s heroine Kyhra rarely wanting to be on the ground for long since dodging and attacking will almost always involve weaving through the air swinging your blade or firing your gun. While this might dissuade some people who desire the rogue-like elements first and foremost, ScourgeBringer does marry together its focus on skill and the benefits of gathering both temporary and permanent upgrades. In this rogue-like, the way you’ll finally be able to face off with the end boss is simply by developing your skill enough that you can make it through, the pick-ups along the way helping but not lessening the need to increase your abilities as a player rather than as the in-game character. The ever-changing nature of each playthrough but the appreciable progress is likely why the genre caught on when indie games began embracing it, but ScourgeBringer, despite featuring many of these familiar elements, never reaches that point where the upgrades can trivialize the task at hand nor will bad luck hold you back from success. Luck plays a large factor in your success though, the exact upgrades as well as the layout of the levels you need to beat randomized so some runs can be practically hopeless unless you’re exceptionally skilled or they’ll end up easy you don’t really need to try. If they die they’ll lose those upgrades, but there are often separate permanent upgrades to acquire that give you a greater edge for the next plunge in. To finish the game the player will try again and again to progress through the stages, collecting upgrades that increase their capabilities to make it easier to make it further. Sonic Mania understands what made Sonic so appealing in the first place, even if it retains a few of its shortcomings.There is a pretty familiar shape rogue-like games take. The love from the developers behind the game was clear.
Revisiting a different version of Green Hill Zone with the sunset in the background provided a lot of closure for fans of the series.
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Sonic Mania Plus, released a year later, made the game go full circle with Encore mode, giving a fresh perspective on classic levels. The pure 2D perspective mixed gorgeous pixel-art with intricate levels that felt rewarding to traverse and Easter Eggs that boosted the experience. Sonic Mania was a tribute to the classic foundations that had been altered and transformed for decades.Įverything was there. Following various official port jobs from Sega, Whitehead (and a team) then got the chance to try something new. Christian Whitehead had wanted to work on the Sonic franchise for years when he showcased his version of Sonic CD running on an iPhone to the world.
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